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Skytech Azure 3
Skytech's configurable mid-tower range, from Ryzen 7 5700 DDR4 builds up to Ryzen 7 9800X3D and RTX 5080 systems.
- Gaming
- AMD Ryzen 7 5700
- Intel Arc B580
- 32 GB
- 1,000 GB
PCPR score
7.2
Good
Best price we’ve seen
$1,300Nov 9
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The short version
Skytech's Azure 3 is a configurable mid-tower lineup spanning budget Ryzen 7 5700 builds with DDR4 up to Ryzen 7 9800X3D and RTX 5080 systems with 360 mm AIO cooling and 850 W ATX 3.0 power. Skytech names the CPU, GPU, RAM speed, PSU wattage and chipset per SKU and backs each one with a one-year parts, labor and shipping warranty plus lifetime technical support. Motherboard makers are not named, and entry builds use the older AM4 platform.
Pros
- Wide range of configurations, from a Ryzen 7 5700 with Arc B580 to a Ryzen 7 9800X3D with RTX 5070 Ti
- 850 W Gold ATX 3.0 power and 360 mm AIO cooling on the higher configurations
- Spec lists include chipset, PSU wattage and RAM speed for each configuration
- One-year parts, labor and shipping warranty with lifetime technical support
Cons
- Entry configurations use the older AM4 platform with DDR4 memory
- Motherboard and RAM brands are not named, only chipset and speed
- Warranty is shorter than NZXT's two-year cover
Best for
- Budget to high-end gaming with lots of configuration choice
- Buyers who want a stated PSU rating and chipset for the money
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Configurations, and what they’d cost to build
| Configuration | Processor | Graphics | Memory | Storage | Price | Same parts, DIY | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R7 5700 · Arc B580 · 32GB DDR4 · 1TB | AMD Ryzen 7 5700 | Intel Arc B580 | 32 GB | 1 TB | $1,300 | Not comparable | n/a |
| Core Ultra 7 265K · RTX 5060 Ti 8GB · 32GB · 1TB | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | 32 GB | 1 TB | $1,800 | $1,840 | −$40 |
| R7 9700X · Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB · 32GB · 1TB | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB | 32 GB | 1 TB | $2,400 | $1,295 | +$1,105 |
| R7 9800X3D · RTX 5070 Ti 16GB · 32GB · 2TB | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB | 32 GB | 2 TB | $2,900 | $2,515 | +$385 |
| R7 7800X3D · RTX 5080 16GB · 32GB · 1TB | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | GeForce RTX 5080 16GB | 32 GB | 1 TB | $3,000 | $3,286 | −$286 |
The custom build uses the closest parts in our catalog at their latest prices, including a case, cooler and Windows license where the prebuilt has one. Chips sold only to system builders use their nearest retail sibling, and memory or storage sizes not sold on their own are priced per gigabyte. A positive number means the prebuilt costs more than DIY. It doesn’t count assembly, warranty or your time.
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What you can upgrade later
Memory
UnconfirmedThe maker doesn’t publish its slot layout. Check before buying more memory.
Browse memoryGraphics card
UnconfirmedMaximum card length isn’t published. The 650 W supply limits how far you can go, so a high-end card would need a new PSU.
Browse graphics cardProcessor
UnconfirmedA drop-in upgrade depends on the socket and the maker’s BIOS. Check the board before buying a CPU.
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Full specifications
Core
- Built for
- Gaming
- Form factor
- Mid Tower
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 7 5700
- Graphics
- Intel Arc B580
- Motherboard
- B550
Memory
- Memory
- 32 GB
- Memory type
- DDR4
- Memory speed
- 3,200 MT/s
- Storage
- 1,000 GB
Power
- Power supply
- 650 W
- PSU details
- 650 W Gold
Cooling
- CPU cooler
- Tower air cooler with RGB fans
Software
- Operating system
- Windows 11 Home
Features
- Warranty
- 1 years
Physical
- Finish
- White
- Dimensions
- 17.32 × 9.06 × 17.91 in
Compatibility notes
- Azure 3 dimensions are 17.32 × 9.06 × 17.91 in
- Entry configurations use B550 boards with DDR4, while Ryzen 7000 and 9000 builds use B650 with DDR5, so memory does not cross over
- Cooling differs by SKU, from tower air coolers on entry models to 360 mm AIOs on higher configurations
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Where to buy
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Common questions
Is the Azure 3 a good budget gaming PC?
It depends on the configuration. Skytech's Azure 3 spans low-cost Ryzen 7 5700 DDR4 builds up to Ryzen 7 9800X3D systems, so the Arc B580 and RTX 3060 versions suit 1080p while the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5080 versions target 1440p and 4K.
What warranty does Skytech offer?
Skytech includes a one-year parts, labor and shipping warranty with lifetime technical support, and sells two-year and three-year Refundable Protection Program options at checkout.
Which motherboard is inside?
Skytech lists the chipset rather than the board maker: B550 on the Ryzen 7 5700 builds, B650 on AM5 builds and B860 on the Core Ultra build.
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